Improving food safety practices on New York farms
Official title: Path C CONTINUING DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND MARKETS PRODUCE SAFETY PROGRAM UNDER PATH C THAT WILL ENHANCE ON-FARM FOOD SAFETY
Funded at Ny State Dept of Agriculture/ Markets · NIH-10886523 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to make the food you buy from New York farms safer by teaming up with local experts to create better rules and practices for growing and handling fruits and vegetables.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ny State Dept of Agriculture/ Markets NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Albany, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2021 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $992,500 |
| NIH project number | 5U2FFD007434-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10886523 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include consumers of produce grown in New York State and farmers involved in the production of fruits and vegetables.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not consume produce or are not involved in agricultural practices may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance food safety on New York farms by implementing a regulatory program focused on the growing, harvesting, packing, and holding of produce. The initiative will involve collaboration between the New York State Department of Agriculture, the FDA, and Cornell University to ensure compliance with food safety regulations. By promoting best practices and providing guidance, the program seeks to improve the overall safety of produce for consumers. The project will also include assessments and planning to develop effective safety protocols.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer produce for consumers and reduce the risk of foodborne illnesses.
How similar studies have gone: Similar initiatives in food safety have shown success in improving compliance and reducing foodborne illnesses, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Ny State Dept of Agriculture/ Markets
Albany, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Akhtar, Saeed — Ny State Dept of Agriculture/ Markets
- Study coordinator: Akhtar, Saeed
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.